Job Description

EXPLORE A CAREER AT THE OTTAWA MISSION OttawaMission.com

Who we are
For over a century, The Ottawa Mission has proudly served as a community cornerstone in providing relief to those in need.
Over that time, we’ve evolved from a faith-based shelter into a comprehensive service hub ready to meet the ever-growing needs of our vulnerable population. Through the philanthropy and support of our community, we’re able to offer:

Frontline Educational shelter services support
Dental care Primary healthcare
In-shelter and services community outreach meals Spiritual guidance
Hospice care
Housing services
Mental health, addiction, and Job training trauma treatment programsWithin our organization, the Development Team is a high-performance, fully-diversified fundraising department generating over $11M annually to support our many life-changing programs. We are supported by the commitment and generosity of more than 1,000 volunteers and 35,000 donors.

Major Gifts Officer
Reports to: Manager of Major Gifts
Department: Development
Job level: Non-Management
Salary: $58,500 – $78,799 per year

About you and your position
You value a role that has a direct impact on the community around you. You enjoy engaging and networking with people to build and maintain trusted connections. As a teammate, you can work cooperatively and multi-task to manage a range of responsibilities.

In your role as the Major Gifts Officer, you are more than just a leader in fundraising; you are an important member of a highly respected community of caring people in Ottawa who are committed to ending homelessness.

You play a key role in strategically building the major gift development effort to meet and exceed our ambitious fundraising goals, including a goal of $1.8M in major gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations.

Reporting to, and working closely with the Manager of Major Gifts, you work with other staff members, the leadership team and community volunteers to initiate, plan and manage major gift donor research, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as primary relationship manager to a portfolio of 100-125 individual donors and prospects with a capacity to make gifts of $5k and more
Achieve targets on annual revenue goals and fundraising plans
Actively manage assigned portfolio with a high expectation of face-to-face visits to identify, cultivate, solicit, steward and provide ongoing relationship management to donors
Work collaboratively on the research and identification of new prospects
Develop donor strategies and personalized cultivation plans designed to engage and inspire new and existing donors toward meaningful and impactful gift commitments
Connect with donors on a regular basis to share news, updates, impact reports, invitations and to provide customized correspondence and experiences
Develop and deliver high quality, highly customized proposals, briefing documents and/or presentations to secure major gifts
Develop and deliver prompt, personal and meaningful gift acknowledgement and ensure appropriate donor recognition and stewardship activities are implemented
Participate in events and functions related to major giving
Provide input into the development of the major gifts business plan and budget
Create and monitor personal work plan and the monthly review process of progress against plan, and suggest modifications when necessary in order to meet personal targets
Meticulously employ the CRM database (Raiser’s Edge) for tracking and cultivating donors and prospects and contribute to the organization’s major gifts tracking and activity reporting
Pro-actively model a donor-centered approach and help to advance a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization

REQUIREMENTS

Education

University Degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Experience

A minimum of 3–5 years’ progressive experience in fundraising with a proven track record of pipeline management, face to face solicitation, grant writing, closing gifts

Qualifications

Creative, flexible and organized professional with demonstrated team-based fundraising success
Outstanding written communication skills and demonstrated success at persuasive writing
Self-starter with the ability to think strategically, work independently, and manage competing priorities in a high-volume and results oriented environment
Outstanding relationship builder and networker
Ability to passionately articulate key messages and demonstrate a deep understanding of The Ottawa Mission and the issues surrounding homelessness in our community
Be a positive influence throughout the organization, fostering a commitment to teamwork and building a climate of philanthropy, professionalism, openness and communication
Excellent organization, planning and time management skills
Exacting attention to detail
Experience using Raiser’s Edge CRM software an asset
Advanced level of proficiency in MS Office applications
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
A commitment to the values and vision of The Ottawa Mission
Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean abstract
Bilingualism (English/French) considered an asset

Working Conditions

Must work to, sometimes strident, deadlines, and respond to competing priorities
Travelling by car throughout the city
Hybrid work model 2-3 days per week in office
Interacts with employees, donors
Intermittent physical activity including and the community at large walking, standing, sitting, and lifting
Primarily Office Setting

WHAT WE OFFER

The Ottawa Mission also provides many benefits and perquisites, including:

12 paid sick days per year
3 weeks’ vacation to start
Work/life balance
Hybrid work module

GROUP BENEFITS, INCLUDING:

Prescription
Extended Medical
Dental
Health Spending Account

**COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment (Minimum 2 Doses)

We thank all applicants for their interest in The Ottawa Mission, however, due to the volume of resumes we receive, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation is available, upon request, for all applicants with disabilities.

The Ottawa Mission is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $58,550.00-$78,799.00 per year

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